The American Medical Student Association Welcome! National Convention Questions? Dr. Cunningham

Committees: Meet the Assistant Directors Advocacy: Aravind Jagadeesan  Healthcare Ethics: Annie Bolamperti Community Outreach: Anisa Pashaj Fellowship: Ankit Patel Campus Activities: Burhan Adhami Research: Rizwan Khan Join a committee! Learn more about Committees!

MCAT Questions Of The Day

General Chemistry What is the name of a pressure versus temperature plot showing the conditions under which a substance exists in equilibrium between different phases or in which the substance exists in pure phase? Answer: ______ _______ phase diagram

Physics What is the name of the heat of transformation corresponding to a phase change from either solid to liquid or liquid to solid? Answer: _____ ___ _________ heat of fusion

Biology What is the name of a molecule that inhibits the activity of an enzyme by binding to a regulatory site on the enzyme, thereby changing the conformation of the enzyme? This molecule does not directly compete with the substrate. Answer: ____________ _______ noncompetitive inhibitor

Organic Chemistry What is the name of a compound that has a carbonyl group bonded to nitrogen? Answer: ______ amide

Upcoming Events: February 2013 Wednesday, February 6th: Scott Cunningham M.D. PHD; to give a presentation on the challenges and opportunities of getting into medical school. (5-6PM LSB-142) Monday, February 11th: Vice President & Secretary Special Internal Elections LSB 412 (seminar room) 9:00-10pm. Wednesday, February 13th: 1st Committee Meeting (5- 6PM LSB-142) Wednesday, February 20th: Session 1 of Rush Medical College and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Panel Wednesday, February 27th: Session 2 of RMC & CCOM student panel 8

Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Open Positions -Vice President -Secretary Eligibility: -Active member ($20 and 20 pts) -Freshmen, Transfer, Sophomore, Junior, Senior standing can all apply! -No previous experience is necessary, but highly recommended -Note: Assistant Directors not eligible to run Internal Elections: Monday, February 11th, LSB 412 (seminar room) 9:00-10pm

Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Vice President- Roles/Responsibilities a. Be an aide to the president. b. attend majority of events AMSA-sponsored events. c. In case of the absence or disability of the president, assume the duties of the president. d. Oversee the coordination of all projects. e. Maintain AMSA Locker. f. Make any room reservation as needed. g. Work closely with former VP in transitioning

Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Secretary- Roles/Responsibilities a. Keep a written record of all meetings (general membership meetings, executive, etc.) In order to provide the chapter with a record of issues discussed, problems posed, ideas raised and of the people who participated in the group discussion for benefit of the chapter and its members. b. Recite or summarize the record of minutes for approval by the membership via email and at the beginning of meetings. c. Sign in members at general meetings d. Keep a current list of all active members, both nationally and locally, listing all events attended. e. Record minutes to be open to all members. f. In case of absence, have a substitute appointed that day by any member of the executive committee. g. Maintain email account.

Application Process Email amsaloyola@gmail.com with your name, year, and position of interest. Once we receive your intent to apply for a position, we invite you to come to the internal elections on 2/11/13 in LSB 412 at 9-10pm to give a 2-3 min speech on why you would like to run for the position! We also ask that candidates running will be available at 9-10pm on Monday evenings for our general E-board meetings and at 5-6pm on Wednesdays for our general membership meetings. (time commitment varies per position)

National Convention AMSA's Annual Convention March 14-17, 2013 * Washington, DC

National Convention

Cost: National Member: $265 Non-National Member: $365 Round-trip Airplane Tickets: prices vary Hotels: prices vary March 14-17 (Depart 13th, Return 17th)

Funding Your Way to Convention We understand that funding yourself to an event like this can be difficult, So the E- Board is making your trip more affordable! *ACTIVE MEMBER STUDENT PACKAGE: -We will cover hotel costs for whole trip! -We will cover 1 of your airplane tickets! Email amsaloyola@gmail.com if you’re interested in going & want this package! *Work in progress, package deal not final. Confirmation date TBA

Get your T-Shirt! T-shirts have arrived—pick yours up today if you haven’t already received one! Never too late to be a member! $20 & 20 points!

Office Hours (Office located in LSB Atrium; 3rd floor) *Now by appointment only* If you want to meet with any one of the E-Board members to pay your dues, socialize, or make your voice heard, please schedule an appointment by emailing us at amsaloyola@gmail.com with your reason and availability (:

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Welcome Dr. Cunningham

Thank you AMSA! See you next week!